The WA Government’s shark mitigation and deterrent measures have been approved by the Federal Government, after a senate inquiry recommended other states to adopt the McGowan Government’s shark deterrent subsidy. A bipartisan committee tabled a report in Federal Parliament on Tuesday endorsing the state government’s subsidy, which undertook non-lethal measures to prevent shark attacks. The…

The shark debate has erupted again after Federal Environment Minister, Josh Frydenberg, accused the WA State Government of not doing enough to prevent shark attacks. Mr Frydenberg said WA’s response to the shark threat was “Nothing short of pathetic,” He commented drum lines should be put in the water to protect its own citizens and…

The WA Government is asking for the Esperance community for input about where they should put two satellite-linked shark detection receivers. The McGowan Government announced the extension of Western Australia’s shark monitoring program to Esperance as part of their response to a fatal shark attack in the area. The attack claimed the life of Laeticia…

The WA Government has announced three new initiatives to keep swimmers safe from shark attacks. A new Beach Emergency Numbering system has been developed to improve emergency response times. Local councils in metropolitan areas will have access to grants of up to $25,000 to implement the system and regional councils will have access to grants…

WA’s shark monitoring network gets new technology. The Department Of Fisheries have tagged and are currently monitoring 326 sharks. The number includes 136 White Sharks, 171 Whaler Sharks and 19 Tiger Sharks. Acoustic transmitters were placed in each shark’s stomach by scientists in a quick procedure. The system will send out alerts within two minutes…